Emma M. Walters

Emma M. Walters, 86, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, June 18, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the husband of Robert H. Walters. They were married for 63 years in May.

She worked many years ago at the former Allentown Silk Mill and Laros Silk Mill, Bethlehem.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Carrie (Eroh) Mertz.

She was a member of Rosemont Lutheran Church, Bethlehem.

She was a past president of the Rittersville Fire Company, Allentown.

Survivors: Husband; sons, Robert D. and William R., both of Bethlehem, sisters, Arlene, wife of Richard Walters of Bethlehem, Althea, wife of Richard King of Allentown, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.